Frankfurt IAA Hosts Germany's first Tesla Supercharger

FRANKFURT--September 10, 2013: Tesla Motors
presents its award winning Model S and revolutionary Supercharger at this
year’s Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt.
Having begun the first European deliveries of Model S this August in
Norway, followed by Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, IAA is an important platform to
showcase Model S to Europe.

“The focus of Model S on design, engineering and performance makes
it very well suited for the European market,” said Elon Musk, Tesla
co-founder and CEO. “This year has already been one of tremendous
growth and expansion throughout Europe for Tesla and Model S. Before the
end of this year, our European operations will expand even further, with
new stores and service centres in locations including Hamburg, Düsseldorf,
Stuttgart, Berlin, Paris, Cote d’Azur/Provence, Stavanger, Vienna,
Amsterdam, Basel, Geneva, Rotterdam, Arnhem, Stockholm and
London.”

At the same time that Model S hit European roads, Tesla energized
Superchargers in Europe, including one on-site at IAA. Tesla Superchargers
represent the most advanced charging technology in the world, capable of
charging Model S 20x faster than most common charging stations.
Superchargers provide half a charge in about 20 minutes, delivering up to
120 kW DC (Direct Current) power directly to the Model S battery.

Tesla’s first network of European Supercharging stations opened in
Norway at the end of August, allowing Model S owners to travel conveniently
and for free across Norway’s most vital and commonly used roads and
highways. More European routes will be energized in the coming months,
providing coverage well within the Model S rated range of 500 km per
charge. By the end of 2014, 100 percent of the population of Germany, the
Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg will
live within 320 km of a Supercharger station, with about 90 percent of the
population in England, Wales and Sweden living within the same distance of
a charging station.

“Tesla’s Supercharger network is a game changer for electric
vehicles and will offer Model S owners free, fast charging for convenient
long distance drives throughout Europe,” said JB Straubel, Chief
Technical Officer at Tesla. “All our Superchargers are located near
amenities like roadside restaurants, cafes and shopping centres so that
road trippers can stop for a quick meal while their Model S charges for
free.” About Tesla

Tesla Motors’ goal is to accelerate the world’s transition
to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric
cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV
powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Tesla has
delivered over 15,000 electric vehicles to customers in 31 countries.
Deliveries of Model S in Europe started this summer. About Model S

Model S is the world’s first premium sedan built from the ground
up as an electric vehicle, meticulously designed and engineered to elevate
the public’s expectations of what a car can be. At the heart of Model
S is the proven Tesla powertrain, delivering both unprecedented range and a
thrilling drive experience. With a rigid body structure, nearly 50/50
weight distribution and a remarkably low center of gravity, Model S offers
the responsiveness and agility expected from world’s best sports cars
while providing the ride quality of a premium sedan.

Setting the bar for electric driving range, Model S offers 60 kWh and 85
kWh battery options, delivering unprecedented range of up to 500 km (on the
NEDC drive cycle) with the 85 kWh variant. Both batteries are contained
within the same enclosure, integrating with the vehicle in the same way,
providing structural, aerodynamic, and handling advantages. The batteries
use automotive-grade lithium-ion cells arranged for optimum energy density,
thermal management, and safety

Without an internal combustion engine or transmission tunnel, the
interior of Model S has more cargo space than any other sedan in its class
and includes a second trunk under the hood. The interior features a
17” in-dash touchscreen with Internet capabilities.